H.R. 2316 · 119th Congress · House
Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced 2025-03-25 · Sponsored by Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] (R-CO) · Last updated 2026-03-31
Last action (2025-11-25): Became Public Law No: 119-40.
Summary
Pushes back a restriction on how interest from the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund can be used, extending it from FY2026 to FY2033. In practice, this frees up more money in the near term for state-level wildlife conservation and restoration programs. The tradeoff is that less will be available later, since the bill doesn't add any new funding to the pot.
The Good
Frees up wildlife conservation funding sooner
Currently, interest earned on obligations in the Federal Aid to Wildlife Restoration Fund is restricted. This bill delays those restrictions until FY2033, making more money available for state wildlife conservation programs in the near term.
The Bad
Shifts funding availability without increasing total resources
Moving money forward in time means less will be available later. The bill does not create new funding for wildlife conservation, it rearranges the timeline, which could create a future shortfall.
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